The uninitiated might overlook the fact that grappling is a subculture. It’s a community with its own slang, etiquette, and brand labels. People who grapple identify as grapplers, so don’t make the mistake of buying them some lame generic athletic gift from Dick’s or tacky UFC goods. The following gifts are hand picked with grapplers in mind. Those who have earned their cauliflower and are obsessed with the mat. Jiu Jitsu, Submission Wrestling, Grappling all qualify, so have a look and roll on…
Hyperfly ProComp Duffel Bag
Do or Die just released their upgraded ProComp Duffel, available in two sizes, medium and large. It features water resistant outer material, inside mesh zipper pockets and dry sack, multiple handle options, and stow away backpack straps. This bag is equipped to be your everyday, competition, and travel bag, and is built just for those who roll.
RVCA Grapplers Jacket
Its in the name…this jacket is designed and made for the mat rats. Constructed of 4-way stretch recycled quick dry fabric, it’s the perfect warm-up, post-train, or casual outerwear jacket. Featuring the signature VA logo at left chest, those who know… know what’s up. Its got bonded seams for durable construction and is available in black or white.
VIRUS STAY COOL GRAPPLING COMPRESSION SPATS
Virus has been rising quickly in the functional fitness, Crossfit, and Martial Arts worlds. In their latest Stay Cool Grappling Compression Spats however, they had one focus in their sites; grapplers. These spats have a specific design and cut for continual drilling from the guard and their proprietary Cool Jade fabric keeps the skin temperature up to 10° F cooler. The nano-infused fabric also adds protection from mat born infections and disease. The question is, should you buy more than one pair? Hmmm. 🤔
Jiujiteiro J1 Gi
Jiu Jiteiro just recently entered the gi arena with is first release, the J1. It features piping around the cuffs and lower hems, and in typically JJTRO fashion, clean, minimal design. From the website, “evolving the fit, feel, and function of the most iconic styles in Jiu-jitsu, the J1 Gi represents the next generation of classic Jiu-jitsu competitive wear.” Available in white only.
Order & Progress 20-XIII Rashguard
This brand is built around strength & conditioning for grapplers. Those who realize technique is king, but technique combined with S&C is unstoppable. The 20-XIII rashguard is their first product designed specifically for the mat, and features strong, yet clean labelling, an impeccable fit, and a soft feel that’s extremely comfortable. It’s also available in long and short sleeves depending on your preference.
RVCA Scrapper II Shorts
These shorts are just too sick we had to include RVCA again (check out their even sicker training center.) The Scrapper II shorts have light weight, fast-drying, 4-way performance stretch fabric, and stretch material at the gusset for improved range of motion. A stretch waistband, hook and loop closure system, and internal drawcard allow for the perfect fit that will stay in place while you pass, defend, counter, and roll.
STOCKING STUFFERS
Armbar Soap
Face it. Grappling is a dirty sport. Sweat, blood, mat grime, and sometimes those nasty funguses that put you out for weeks. Armbar soap is designed with special hand-picked ingredients to keep you clean, fight against mat-born funguses, and even help heal wounds. It’s the perfect stocking stuffer and bars are available in single, double, small, large, mixed, and sample packs.
Monkey Tape
Rare it is to find athletic tape that can endure the heat of battle. Monkey Tape, however, does just that. This new brand is growing simply for the fact that their tape sticks. It stays where you need it during round after round of intense sparring. Available in various sizes from 0.3 inches to 2 inches, this is a great gift for the grappler because there is ALWAYS something that can be taped.
Happy Holidays from DG